Il Bigo
3 expert reviews
“Built in 1992 for the Columbian Celebrations, the Bigo was designed to stylistically resemble the cranes that have been used for centuries to load and unload goods in the Genovese harbor.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"This spiderlike white structure, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, was erected in 1992 to celebrate the Columbus quincentenary." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The port's most eye-catching and futuristic structure is this giant spiderlike contraption that hoists a cylindrical viewing cabin 200m into the air for mediocre city views that struggle..." Full review